{"product_id":"mercury-kit-rig-center-98-8m0168337","title":"Mercury – Rig Center Kit Gen2 | Rigging Center Assembly | 98-8M0168337","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eMercury – Rig Center Kit Gen2 | Rigging Center Assembly | 98-8M0168337\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"76\" data-end=\"88\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eThis Rig Center Kit Gen2 keeps your rigging tidy and easy to work around, especially on bigger multi-engine builds. It pulls the clutter out of the transom area by giving power, harness, and SmartCraft lines one clean home. The setup makes long days of running and later service work a lot more manageable. It’s built with the demands of Verado V10 and V12 racing platforms in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"478\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"970\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"496\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"496\" data-end=\"499\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"552\"\u003eRigging Center Assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Houses power, harness, and SmartCraft routing in one location.\u003cbr data-start=\"617\" data-end=\"620\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"668\"\u003eStack Mount Design\u003c\/strong\u003e – Lets you layer components neatly without crowding the rigging bay.\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"788\"\u003eSmartCraft Pathway\u003c\/strong\u003e – Provides a clean connection point for digital data networks.\u003cbr data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"854\"\u003e    • \u003cstrong data-start=\"880\" data-end=\"907\"\u003eSecure Mounting Package\u003c\/strong\u003e – Includes the hardware needed for a solid, long-term install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"975\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"977\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eEngine \u0026amp; Boat Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e    • Verado V10\u003cbr data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1050\"\u003e    • Verado V12\u003cbr data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1089\"\u003e    • Racing 450R\u003cbr data-start=\"1126\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003e    • Racing 500R\u003cbr data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003e    • SmartCraft networked systems\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1228\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1634\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003ePerformance \u0026amp; Practical Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1269\"\u003eA neatly routed rigging bay makes the whole boat feel calmer and less chaotic, even when you’re pushing hard. Vibration-related issues tend to drop off because the harnessing has proper support. When something needs checking, everything’s in one spot instead of hidden behind panels. You end up spending less time digging and more time actually solving the problem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1639\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1641\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eWhy Buy OEM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1659\"\u003eOEM rigging parts follow Mercury’s expected communication standards, so the network stays steady and predictable. The materials hold up through years of heat, water, and movement. It also means fewer surprises during installation since everything lines up the way the system was designed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"1961\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"1964\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"2002\"\u003eQ1: How do I know I need this kit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2005\"\u003eA: If you’re rigging a Verado V10, Verado V12, 450R, or 500R, this kit is part of the required setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eQ2: Does anything here need calibration?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2155\"\u003eA: No, the rigging center doesn’t require calibration—SmartCraft components handle their own configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eQ3: How does this handle saltwater exposure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2315\"\u003eA: With normal cleaning and inspection, it holds up well in saltwater environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2532\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eQ4: Any installation tips?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2433\"\u003eA: Map out your harness routing before bolting it down so you don’t crowd any future service areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2534\" data-end=\"2598\"\u003eQ5: What are early signs the rigging center needs attention?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003eA: Sloppy data behavior or chafed harness sections usually show up first if something isn’t supported properly.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mercury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46933552169251,"sku":"98-8M0168337","price":746.17,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/7410\/9475\/files\/PV802769.jpg?v=1720534783","url":"https:\/\/partsvu.com\/en-au\/products\/mercury-kit-rig-center-98-8m0168337","provider":"PartsVu","version":"1.0","type":"link"}